New Financial Order: How 5 Countries Addressed Cryptocurrency in 2018

The year 2018 has been a big one for the regulation of virtual currencies. Here's a look at how countries such as Malta, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia and South Korea are approaching their cryptocurrency markets.

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It’s been a pretty busy year for countries looking to wrap their heads around virtual currency. While some are still in the process of weighing their pros and cons, others have put new regulations in place to help build consumer confidence and facilitate cryptocurrency exchanges. Here’s a look at some of the different approaches that governments around the world have taken to building frameworks for the future.

Frank Ready

Frank Ready is a reporter on the tech desk at ALM Media. He can be reached at fready@alm.com.

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